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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,475.70 and 290.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,475.70 and 290.53 is: 435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,475.70 = 290.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,475.70 = 290.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,475.70 × 290.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 428,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,735.12/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.69

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